Crag Crest Campground Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore Colorado

Lakeshore Drive
Cedaredge, Colorado 81413
970 874-6600

Lat / Long:

39.04899877, -107.9375431

Crag Crest Campground has 11 campsites set above Eggleston Lake in the Grand Mesa (lakes) area. All campsites are first-come, first-serve. Most sites are on the small side (trailers and RVs up to 27 feet) and campsites 5 and 6 are tent only.

The campground is generally open mid June to late September. Campground amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Water is not available and there is no cell service. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 27 feet). Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill.

Other campgrounds in the area include Island Lake, Little Bear, Jumbo, Cobbett Lake, Spruce Grove and Ward Lake.

Ward Lake Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Eggleston Lake is open to non-motorized watercraft and each are great for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Other outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, mountain biking, OHV trail riding, horseback riding, climbing, picnicking, hunting and wildlife viewing. Other lakes within a few miles include Island Lake and Ward Lake.

The Grand Mesa National Scenic and Historic Byway offers 63 miles of scenic driving as it climbs from the rugged canyon floor, up to the forested mesa tops at 11,000 feet. The road also passes sparkling lakes and meadows bursting with wildflowers. Many trailheads can be found along the byway. Grand Mesa Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Regions

• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center

Activities

• ATV
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing